Can my child go back to school after sedation?

No. After IV or oral sedation, the medicine can remain in your system for several hours. You must arrange for someone to take you home and avoid driving, operating machinery, or returning to work until the next day. With inhalation sedation, recovery is faster, and you can usually resume normal activities after a short rest.

We recommend that a child go to the dentist from age 1 or around six months after their first tooth comes through. Primary teeth begin growing from six months of age.

Sedation uses medication to help you relax during treatment. Depending on the method—oral, IV or inhalation—it produces calmness or light drowsiness while keeping you awake and responsive.

Yes. It’s administered by trained professionals, and your breathing and vital signs are carefully monitored.

Inhalation sedation wears off within minutes. Oral and IV sedation take a few hours to fully clear.

Every 6–12 months depending on your oral health.